The Whisper of a Kiss

Alexander Worthington understands he will eventually succumb to the same evil madness that consumed his father. Despite a strict regimen he’s unable to stop his decline. Desperate, he contrives a plan to make certain he will never become that man. Ivy is a prostitute. Facing the possibility of death at thirty in a back-alley crib addicted to opium and covered with pox, she has a plan to save herself. But she needs money. When Alex comes to her rescue one morning, he sees the perfect person to help him execute his plan. He promises a sizeable payment if she’ll become his wife, Annali. She agrees, but Ivy’s been with many men. What will happen to Alex’s plan if her secret is discovered?